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National Nordic MuseumvsMuseum of Pop Culture
Both are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Museum of Pop Culture scores significantly better than Nordic Heritage Museum. Museum of Pop Culture is ranked #2 in Seattle with endorsements from 11 publications such as On the Grid, Not For Tourists and Lonely Planet.
National Nordic Museum
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3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
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Fodor's "This museum in a massive 1900s schoolhouse traces Scandinavian art, artifacts, and heritage all the way from Viking times." Full review
Frommer's "Housed in a former school building, this is primarily a neighborhood museum focusing on the experiences of Scandinavian immigrants in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This museum preserves the history of the northern Europeans who settled in Ballard and the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Exhibits now fill three floors." Full review
Where "This unique organization is the only museum in the United States dedicated to honoring the legacy and culture of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland." Full review
Afar Magazine "The sleek, sophisticated design has a central atrium evoking a fjord, crossed by bridges and pierced by contemporary stained-glass bird sculptures. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Zoom out. What’s this place all about? Seattle's National Nordic Museum is a deep-dive into the fascinating world of Nordic culture, spanning insight about Danish, Finnish, Norwegian,..." Full review
Museum of Pop Culture Fodor's
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325 5th Avenue N, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "Seattle's most controversial architectural statement is the 140,000-square-foot complex designed by architect Frank Gehry." Full review
Concierge "This multicolored blobular building, a 140,000-square-foot rock-and-roll museum designed by Frank Gehry, is home to the world's largest collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia."
Not For Tourists "A billionaire's rock memorabilia collection and a public eyesore."
Travel + Leisure "This museum was born as the Experience Music Project, a grand statement by local billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who wanted a monument to rock and roll." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Pays tribute to the ever-changing dynamic of rock'n'roll with a variety of interactive exhibits." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Frank Gehry-designed exterior, made of multicolored aluminum and stainless steel shingles, seems to capture and freeze sound waves, mid-flight." Full review
On the Grid "So much is offered in one space, it’s hard to know where to begin." Full review
National Geographic "Monumental rock-and-roll museum housed with the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Frank Gehry’s curvaceous building...mix your own record or have a jam session in the interactive Sound Lab. " Full review
Where "The EMP Museum is now MoPOP Museum of Popular Culture." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction. " Full review
